Speaking
Conference format¶
PyTexas is a single-track conference with a total attendence of ~250 people. The conference is in person this year. All speakers give their presentations live and in person; we are not supporting virtual talks.
New this year:
- PyTexas is teaming up with Black Python Devs to co-host a Python Community Leadership Summit on April 16, the first day of the conference.
- For the last few years, we've hosted tutorials from invited speakers. This year, you can submit a tutorial to PyTexas! Tutorials are 3 hours long, and tutorial presenters will receive a $500 honorarium for their presentation.
Call for proposals¶
- The Call For Proposals (CFP) opened October 1, 2026 and runs through December 11, 2026 at 11:59pm CST
- Looking for guidance on how to write a CFP? Check out this blog!
- When you're ready, submit your proposal here
One CFP covers three different tracks, so read carefully to ensure you submit the appropriate information:
| Track | When | Length | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conference Talk | Saturday & Sunday, April 17 & 18 | 25 min | A talk on the main stage, plus 5 minutes of moderated Q&A |
| Tutorial | Friday, April 16 | 3 hours | A hands-on session where attendees build something; presenters receive a $500 honorarium |
| Python Community Leadership Summit | Friday, April 16 | 30 min | A session at the summit co-hosted with Black Python Devs |
Submit to the PyTexas 2027 CFP
Not sure what to talk about?¶
If you've got an idea for a talk, start working on it now. The deadline comes faster than you think.
Want to practice speaking in front of a friendly audience first? The PyTexas Meetup has an open CFP year-round, and it's a great way to test out your ideas and get feedback before the conference.
Submit to the PyTexas Meetup CFP
Talks¶
Conference talks are given the Saturday and Sunday of the main conference (April 17 & April 18). They are 25 minutes long with 5 minutes of moderated Q&A (you can opt out if you like).
PyTexas does Q&A a little different. All questions, both for in-person and virtual attendees, are submitted via slido. Users submit questions via a browser, allowing others to see and up vote their favorite questions. Questions are moderated by our team and asked on stage by our emcees.
If you have an idea for a presentation that doesn't fit the above guidelines, please submit it anyway. If it's interesting enough, we'll arrange our program around it.
Tutorials¶
Tutorials are a 3 hour long, hands on format where attendees will bring their laptops and build something. Tutorial day is held on Friday April 16, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Tutorial presenters receive a $500 honorarium for their presentation.
Tutorials must be interactive, not a 3 hour demo.
We require that tutorial presenters submit a detailed outline with topics and timings as well as a traditional abstract. Any presentation submitted without this outline will NOT be considered. Including learning objectives is also highly recommended. Also include any presentation requirements, accounts, tools, etc. that attendees will need. We will work with you to communicate with attendees.
We are open to tutorials on nearly any topic, but if you want to give a tutorial and don't have an idea, reach out to the organizers at [email protected] and we'll be happy to give you a suggestion.
Submit a tutorial by choosing the PyTexas Tutorial Talk option in the CFP.
Python Community Leadership Summit¶
PyTexas is proud to co-host the Black Python Devs Leadership Summit 2027, a single-day workshop on April 16, 2027 at the Austin Central Library, where leaders in the Python community connect, grow, and learn with one another.
Who is invited? Anyone in leadership, or wanting to get into leadership, at the local, regional, or global level of the Python community.
The summit is produced by Black Python Devs and is a public event held under both the Black Python Devs Code of Conduct and the PyTexas Code of Conduct.
Want to speak at the summit? Select the Python Community Leadership Summit 2027 option in the CFP. Registration, speakers, sponsorship, and the schedule will be announced on the summit page.
To help fund the summit and initiatives like it, support Black Python Devs.
Who should submit a proposal?¶
Everyone! We want all kinds of proposals from people of all experience levels. Whether you've never given a talk at a conference, or have given dozens. Whether you just discovered Python, or are an old hand. Whether you're a programmer, designer, scientist, or music theorist (or whatever). We want to hear what you have to share!
What does the PyTexas audience look like?¶
The PyTexas audience is a mixture of professionals and amateurs/learners across all aspects of Python, from backend to data science to education. Recently, our audience has been mostly people with 4+ years of experience. If you're looking for a conference to give your intermediate/advanced talk, this is it! Beginner/entry-level proposals are of course always welcome.
What should I give a talk on?¶
Your talk can be about anything related to the Python programming language or of interest to the Python community. Some specific areas that people have expressed interest in for talks this year include:
- AI
- General Python programming
- Web Applications
- DevOps/SRE
- Scientific Computing
- Data Science, Machine Learning
- Software Testing
- Data Visualization
- Python in Education
- Open Source and Community
- Community Leadership
- And more!
Some other ideas might be:
- How are you using AI as a developer?
- How you used Python to solve a specific problem.
- Your favorite Python library
- How to broaden diversity within the Python community.
- Building and sustaining local Python communities
- Development tools for Python (or written in Python)
- etc.
Want Help Drafting Your CFP? We Can Help!¶
Writing a conference proposal can feel intimidating, especially if it's your first time. The PyTexas community has a number of experienced speakers and organizers who would love to help you talk through your idea and draft a strong proposal.
Whether you need help picking a topic, structuring your abstract, or just want a second pair of eyes, reach out to us at [email protected] and we'll connect you with someone who can help.
You can also check out How I Write Conference Talk Proposals for guidance on what makes a proposal stand out and what our reviewers look for.
Does PyTexas offer any financial support for speakers?¶
PyTexas is a community-driven, volunteer-supported, not-for-profit conference. Accepted speakers are given the option of a free ticket to PyTexas. If your company is paying for you to attend, we ask that you purchase a corporate ticket, as this helps us immensely. You will need to provide your own accommodations. If you require additional support, please apply for a grant, but note that funds are limited and not all grants can be fulfilled.